705 Hinsdale Street
Raleigh, NC 27605One step is all it takes to find charm, style, peace, functionality, and opportunity surrounding you! With an original cottage style, this street front porch welcomes you into what will be a shocking example of how one can mix a historic style with the desired styles of present day discerning home owners. With hardwood floors, 9'8" ceilings, large windows, an open floor layout...this spacious front portion of the original house has been redefined for those who wish to entertain or simply spread out and relax! Take a quick left turn into the primary first floor bedroom with in bedroom laundry('25), walk in closet('25), and custom built shower with dual sinks flanking both sides of the entry and a large tiled glass enclosed shower. Stroll toward the back of the home through and you enter the mid home chef's kitchen, no really the owner is a chef! Featuring modern cabinetry, butler pantry, Sub-Zero fridge, Wolf 6 burner gas range with stainless 36" Vent A Hood, wall oven with matching built in microwave, under counter located wine fridge, closet pantry and utility storage, a hidden pocket door leading to an in area half bathroom, and an island that seats 4 spectators for your next masterful culinary creation! Take two steps down as you head toward the rear of the home and you'll be trying to decide if its a flop on the couch and watch the double sided fireplace roar with some music or a little tube watching, or step left into the well styled wine and bourbon tasting spot with ample seating for an intimate gathering. Need to be productive and step away for that private work call...you choose...head outside to the amazing tree covered paver patio and take a seat by the other side of that fireplace, or head upstairs to the additional bedroom or flex space...or as these owners chose to utilize it...the office then the bedroom space, complete with another full bath next to the office and bedroom. You could always step out on that little Romeo and Juliette balcony and overlook your backyard...so many choices! However life's all about options...and at 705 Hinsdale you have many! Need the ultimate in quiet...how about a separate private entrance for a sound dampened room built with double layered drywall and acoustical insulation for a previous owner who used the space as a studio for recording. Currently the owners have made this into an amazing getaway for music(drums), movies, art, or anything that requires escape and focus! With its own half bath...you really only need to leave for meals and maybe the occasional shower. Now lets talk about opportunity of the financial kind! The current owners have brought the property back into a permitted Short Term Property rental of the ADU. The second floor of the ADU is a complete capital producing and extraordinarily well booked AirBnB. This portion of the property will come fully furnished, with all future bookings where the renter is willing to transfer rental to the new owners, all marketing material and photography. Feel free to search this property on AirBnB. Don't hesitate, take the first step into 705 Hinsdale!
- Exterior Features
- Interior Features
- Property Features
- Common Walls No Common Walls
- Construction Materials Aluminum Siding, Fiber Cement
- Exterior Features Balcony, Private Entrance, Rain Gutters, Smart Lock(s), Uncovered Courtyard
- Fencing Back Yard, Gate, Wood
- Lot Size Acres 0.12
- Parking Features Detached, Driveway
- Patio And Porch Features Covered, Front Porch, Porch
- Structure Type House
- Above Grade Finished Area 2,720
- Appliances Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Range, Oven, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Wine Cooler
- Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless, Heat Pump, Wall Unit(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Y/N Yes
- Fireplace Features Double Sided
- Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Heating Ductless, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, None
- Heating Y/N Yes
- Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stone Counters
- Laundry Features Inside, Laundry Room
- Rooms Total 9
- Community Features Sidewalks
- Lot Features Landscaped, Rectangular Lot
- Tax Annual Amount 7499.94
- Water Source Public
- Year Built 1915
Additional Property Information
- TypeSingle Family Residence
- Built1915
- NeighborhoodBrooklyn Hills
- CountyWake
- AreaRaleigh
- Elementary SchoolWake - Wiley Elementary
- Middle SchoolWake - Oberlin Middle
- High SchoolWake - Needham Broughton High
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